Using fresh or canned crab these grilled crab cakes are easy to make and fun to cook outdoors whether this is your backyard or out camping.

Crab cakes are a favorite for many folks and can be served as an appetizer or main dish. They can be served with a side of vegetables or salad, and even eaten in a sandwich.

These crab cakes have been cooked on the grate side of the GrillGrates but you can also flip them to give a flat top griddle effect. Alternatively, they can also be cooked in a skillet.

This recipe was provided by GrillGrates as an example of the wonderful meals that can be cooked using their equipment.

Recipe Directions

1. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

2. Flake the crabmeat into a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, egg, and onions. Mix well, but be careful not to overwork the cakes.

3. Divide the mixture into 8 balls. Flatten each one into a cake.

4. Lightly brush the cakes with the oil.

5. Place the cakes on the preheated grill and cook for 3 minutes. Carefully lift and twist each cake to get a diamond-shaped sear. Cook for 2 additional minutes.

6. Flip the cakes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the other side.

7. Remove from the grill to a serving platter and serve immediately.